Places to visit near

Aco

Aco is a town in Ancash district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 57 places to visit: 33 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 3 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Yuraq Punta, Sarapococha and Laguna Colorcocha.

10.4972° S, 77.2415° W

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Within 30 km21 places
Within 50 km57
Must-see33
Notable186
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Aco

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:36 pm

84 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Aco
  2. Uchkuviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Wanakuviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Yuraq Puntaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Yanaqi - Qillqamarkaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Inca Huajananviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Aco
Today’s loopAcoStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Aco?

Uchku (viewpoint, about 7 km), Wanaku (viewpoint, about 10 km), Yuraq Punta (viewpoint, about 32 km), Yanaqi - Qillqamarka (heritage site, about 15 km), Inca Huajanan (viewpoint, about 17 km), Shinuacocha (viewpoint, about 26 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Aco?

57 places on Spotwander: 33 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 forts & heritage, 1 sanctuary, 4 churches.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Aco?

Uchku, about 7 km by road; Wanaku (10 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Aco?

Laguna Condorcocha, about 15 km by road; Laguna Estrellacocha (18 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Aco?

Start in Aco, visit Uchku, then Wanaku, then Yuraq Punta, then Yanaqi - Qillqamarka, then Inca Huajanan, and drive back — about 84 km by road in all.